Steelers Signing Aaron Rodgers Could Lead To Avalanche Of Bold Moves By Omar Khan

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent the majority of the 2025 offseason dealing with controversy surrounding the team's quarterback situation. The fan base has waited for months for Aaron Rodgers to commit to playing for the organization, and that possibility is finally expected to come to fruition with the future Hall of Famer preparing to sign in the Steel City on Friday. Now that there seems to be some legitimate certainty to the franchise's signal-caller position, General Manager Omar Khan will have the opportunity to put his foot on the gas pedal as mandatory minicamp gets set to begin on June 10th.

Signing a veteran like Rodgers to a one-year deal does not signal any kind of rebuild. If an organization is bringing in a 41-year-old quarterback to lead the offense, it can officially be looked at as a situation where all systems are a go. Pittsburgh's offense still needs some upgrades, specifically at the wide receiver position, but the team may be more than a pass-catcher away from being a legitimate Super Bowl contender.

This is where Khan will come into play in the coming weeks. The Steelers are projected to have 12 draft selections in 2026, which will allow the front office to be very aggressive if trade opportunities present themselves. Wide receiver Gabe Davis was in for a visit on Thursday, but nothing has suggested yet that he's left with a contract.

Offensive weapons will be crucial for the Steelers once the regular season rolls around, and Khan has the arsenal to go out and wreak havoc in both the free agency and trade markets. The options may be slim to the public eye, but the leader of Pittsburgh's front office certainly will be able to pursue some moves if he is willing to pay up for whoever is possibly available.

If Rodgers is able to lead a formidable offense, then the defensive effort will be pivotal. A respectable offense to go along with one of the NFL's best defenses could suddenly lead to the Steelers being contenders. If Khan and the coaching staff see it as necessary to go out and make a splash move for a defender (Jalen Ramsey anyone?), the resources are there to pursue something.

Overall, Rodgers signing with Pittsburgh could make the organization a much more attractive landing spot for a number of free agents as well. Amari Cooper and Keenan Allen suddenly may be a little more inclined to pick up the phone if there is a 412 area code buzzing in, with all due respect to Mason Rudolph. Rodgers is a Super Bowl champion and one of the best to ever do it. Him being healthy at 41 years of age is still better than most quarterbacks throughout the NFL.

Rodgers was quietly impressive down the stretch for the New York Jets in 2024. The record for his former team didn't stand out, but it seemed as if he was finally getting back into the swing of things after a torn Achilles in 2023. The Steelers' offense could turn into an exciting one if the starting quarterback is healthy and playing at a high level.

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Now that Rodgers has told Pittsburgh he will plan in the Steel City in 2025, moves can be made with certainty at arguably the most important position in all of sports. It will take a little bit of time for the veteran to gel with the roster, but it sure is exciting to know that an unquestioned Hall of Famer signal-caller will lead the way for the Steelers once the regular season kicks off.

Do you think Khan is going to make a couple of big moves to get the Steelers' roster ready for a playoff run in 2025? Let us know in the comments below!

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